3 Days in Luxor: Suggested Itineraries

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To visit beautiful Luxor is to be part of one of the oldest traditions. People have been touring this amazing Egyptian city since the ancient Greek and Roman eras. To have that kind of longevity there must be a remarkable draw, so it’s no wonder then that Luxor is referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Day 1: Welcome to Luxor

Upon arrival, you’ll find Luxor divided into three areas: Luxor, Karnak, and Thebes. To see all three easily, consider an adventure in an exotic locale and take a hot air balloon flight over your arid new surroundings. A private tour of the East Bank will give you an insider view of some of the most impressive temples in upper Egypt with your own Egyptologist guide.

Day 2: Exploring Egypt

Round off your exploration of the varying avenues and temples of Luxor with a comprehensive West Bank Tour. A step back in time to the days of pharaohs and slaves, and the grizzly stories of bandits and tomb raiders of Tutankhamen should set your hairs on end. Grab lunch at a local vendor and relax in the hot sands before an evening with the spectacular Sound and Light show which takes you through an audio and visual history of the city, its rulers, and their regal, interweaving pasts.

Day 3: Waterways Away From Luxor

So much arid beauty surrounds this Saharan gem of a city, that you should not miss this iconic landscape. Consider a luxury cruise with private guides on perhaps the most famous rivers in all the world, the Nile, in either 8 or 5 day excursions. Truly an unforgettable experience worth writing many a postcard about. Additionally, you could take a car or boat to Dendera from Luxor and see the Temples of Hathor, Isis, and the Coptic Basilica. Routinely lauded as one of the best trips in the area, any diversion from Luxor is sure to be a good one.

Discover the ancient wonders of the Nile River on this memorable 5-day Luxor to Aswan cruise. Sailing by deluxe Nile river cruise ship, enjoy guided visits to some of Egypt’s greatest treasures, including Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Aswan’s Philae Temple. Learn the secrets and stories behind the relics, and enjoy the comfortable onboard facilities in between tours. If you wish, upgrade this 5-day, 4-night cruise to enjoy private tours of the sites with a private Egyptologist guide, so you can plan your daily itinerary around your interests.

Visit the age-old Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple on the Nile’s East Bank on this 4-hour private tour from Luxor. With your own Egyptologist guide, travel by minivan to Karnak, an awesome collection of temples and halls dating back over 3,000 years. Ogle the giant columns of the Hypostyle Hall, walk the Avenue of the Sphinxes, and see other highlights as you learn their history. Then, head for Luxor Temple to admire its columns, courts and statues; and discover how it was embellished by Tutankhamun and Alexander the Great.

Take a Valley of the Kings tour and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on this 4-hour private trip from Luxor, with your very own Egyptologist guide. Head for the West Bank and discover the hieroglyph-coated chambers of the Valley of the Kings, the mountain-cut tombs of 62 of ancient Egypt’s rulers, as you learn about the pharaohs once buried here. Then, visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop to see the towering Colossi of Memnon as your guide reveals captivating facts about these age-old monuments.

See the sun rise over some of Egypt’s most famous ancient monuments on this exhilarating hot air Luxor balloon ride. After early morning pickup, travel to the west bank of the Nile River, and board a shared balloon basket for a 30- to 45-minute flight. Then, as you ascend, behold the thrilling bird’s-eye views as the sunlight illuminates the temples and mountains below. Gaze down over Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and other monuments, and absorb the peaceful dawn

This popular private tour from Luxor to Dendara offers the option to explore via road or water, giving travelers the unique opportunity to personalize their day-trip experience. Choose from an air conditioned vehicle or a private boat along the famous Nile River. Float or cruise with your local guide to the Temple of Hathor, Coptic Basilica and the Temple of Isis as your own Egyptologist highlights the features of the complex. Enjoy additional free time exploring the grounds as you wish.

Watch sound and light bring the Karnak Temple to life at a 2-hour show with private transport from Luxor. Learn the vivid history of ancient Thebes and hear tales of powerful pharaohs. Walk through the temple complex as the kings tell their own stories, then sit alongside Karnak’s sacred lake and see the stones, pillars and statues light up.

Step on shore at Luxor port and explore the West Bank of the Nile, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on a 4-hour private tour with an Egyptologist guide. Go deep into Thebes’ sprawling necropolis and discover the ancient world’s most iconic burial sites. Walk the extraordinary colonnade at the Temple of Hatshepsut and learn the story of a powerful queen that became the first female pharaoh; gaze up at the weathered Colossi of Memnon, towering statues that have guarded a mortuary temple for more then three millennia.

Experience eight days of pure beauty on this Nile River cruise from Luxor that includes a stop in Aswan and an optional private guide to enhance this memorable experience. Explore historic temples, ancient relics and quiet tombs of the Upper Nile in what may well be the most impressive outdoor museum on earth.Select guided tours along the way at stops like the Valley of the Kings, the Karnak and Luxor Temples, Philae Temple in Aswan and Edfu Temple. Enjoy exciting additional excursions like hot-air balloon rides over Luxor and Nubian dance performances. Opt for a private tour upgrade to enjoy the experience and knowledge of your own Egyptologist with a trip designed to meet all your expectations and interests.

See the ancient world come alive in a 3-hour Luxor shore excursion to the Temples of Karnak sound and light show. Learn the imperial history of Thebes as you walk the colonnades of the sprawling complex with your Egyptologist guide, and listen to the pharaohs narrate their own remarkable stories. Sit on the shores of a sacred lake as statues and sanctuaries light up, and experience Egypt’s remarkable antiquities firsthand.

Discover two ancient Nile showpieces on this Edfu and Kom Ombo private day trip from Luxor. With a personal Egyptologist guide, visit Kom Ombo, a famously two-gated temple on high ground above the river. Tour the courts and chambers; discover how it was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek; and see the mummified crocodiles displayed inside. Then, head for Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus, and considered Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple. Admire the towering columns and halls as your guide reveals the temple’s history, and then return to Luxor.

Explore the great antiquities of Karnak and Luxor Temple on this 3-hour East Bank private tour from Luxor. Travel by private minivan to Karnak, a vast complex built by over 30 pharaohs from around 2,000 BC. Walk the Avenue of the Sphinxes, and behold the giant Hypostyle Hall columns and more as you discover their history. Then, admire the carved chambers and huge Ramses II statues of Luxor Temple. Hear the temple's story from your Egyptologist guide and discover how an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes once linked it to Karnak.

Discover the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple on a 3-hour private shore excursion from Luxor port, and explore ancient ruins with an Egyptologist guide. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes into Karnak’s entrance, and see towering sanctuaries, intricate pillars and a broad, sacred lake. Follow the footsteps of pharaohs in the sprawling Luxor Temple, where hieroglyphic bas-reliefs depict Egyptian scenes and stories, and massive statues of Ramses II keep guard at the gate. Work with your personal guide to customize this tour, and experience Egypt’s iconic antiquities firsthand.